Facial Fillers with Prime High and Low G Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are gels or compounds that are injected into the face to fill in creases, folds, and deep wrinkles, plump up an aged face, and lift the cheeks. We classify fillers by viscosity and elasticity, which is also called G Prime. High G Prime fills offer better structure than low G Prime fills, and the higher the G Prime in the fill, the better the lift, as it is firmer and tends to hold its shape.

Viscosity in fills is related to the flow and spreadability of the fill. The thicker the filling, the better it will hold its shape, while a thinner filling will be more fluid. The G Prime, or elasticity, describes how well the padding retains its shape in the face of facial movements, such as when you smile and frown.

There are many different types of fillers on the market. Some fillings are thick and firm, and others are softer and more runny. Things that set injectable fillers apart include; the elasticity and how well the material adheres, the G prime and its ability to resist gravity and facial movements and how well the padding spreads.

Dermal fillers used for facial injections are hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite based fillers such as;

Restylane range

juvedermultra

Radiesse, which is a calcium hydroxylapatite-based filler.

theosial kiss

Hyaluronic acid is the most common type of filler used in cosmetic treatments and is also a substance found naturally in our bodies. Babies have a lot of hyaluronic acid and that’s why they have round and chubby cheeks. As we age, we lose volume in the face, causing the cheeks to become deflated and excess skin to sag towards the jawline, giving us sagging jowls and wrinkles. If you think of your face as a slowly deflating balloon, dermal fillers can help re-inflate it.

A higher G Prime means a higher degree of thickness, and thicker fills can give more lift. Fillers with lower G Primes are softer and spread more easily through tissues and move better within the face.

For nasolabial folds, adding definition to the chin and enhancement of the cheeks; a filler with a high G Prime is a better choice for lifting and contouring because it can lift and support the skin and surrounding structures. A lower G Prime has a thinner fluid gel and is more suitable for the areas around the eyes and lips, because it is more fluid.

Thicker high G Prime dermal fillers help restore the skin, giving it the underlying structural support it lacks, while thinner G Prime fillers are better at smoothing and softening, not support.